The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics: A Romance in Lower Mathematics
| AUTHOR | Juster, N.; Juster, Norton |
| PUBLISHER | Chronicle Books (08/01/2000) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was hopelessly in love with a beautiful dot. But the dot, though perfect in every way, only had eyes for a wild and unkempt squiggle. All of the line's romantic dreams were in vain, until he discovered . . . angles! Now, with newfound self-expression, he can be anything he wants to be--a square, a triangle, a parallelogram. . . . And that's just the beginning! First published in 1963 and made into an Academy Award-winning animated short film, here is a supremely witty love story with a twist that reveals profound truths about relationships--both human and mathematical--sure to tickle lovers of all ages.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781587170669
ISBN-10:
1587170663
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Picture Book)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
80
Carton Quantity:
80
Product Dimensions:
5.54 x 0.47 x 6.58 inches
Weight:
0.39 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product,
Maps,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Fiction | Romance - Romantic Comedy
Grade Level:
Preschool
- 7th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
5
Point Value:
0.5
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
FIC
Library of Congress Control Number:
2001042621
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Once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was hopelessly in love with a beautiful dot. But the dot, though perfect in every way, only had eyes for a wild and unkempt squiggle. All of the line's romantic dreams were in vain, until he discovered . . . angles! Now, with newfound self-expression, he can be anything he wants to be--a square, a triangle, a parallelogram. . . . And that's just the beginning! First published in 1963 and made into an Academy Award-winning animated short film, here is a supremely witty love story with a twist that reveals profound truths about relationships--both human and mathematical--sure to tickle lovers of all ages.
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